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Monsoon To Enter Early In Kerala This 2021, Says IMD

by RTD Journal
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The monsoon season, which begins on June 1 and lasts until September 30, is important for summer crops, bringing around 70% of India’s yearly rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday that conditions are favourable for the start of monsoon in Kerala on May 31, a day earlier than usual. IMD scientists believe that Cyclonic Yaas, which wreaked havoc on the shores of Odisha and West Bengal on Wednesday, aided in the strengthening of monsoon winds.

Monsoon usually arrives in Kerala around June 1 and spreads through India by mid-July.

Sunitha Devi, who’s in head of cyclones at IMD, believes that a low-pressure region will not form right away. “Yaas (Cyclone) has weakened. Now the monsoon will begin to ramp up,” she said.

Cyclone Yaas, according to Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Sky-met Weather, aided in the advancement of the monsoon current in the Arabian Sea. “Heavy to extremely heavy rain has been reported in various districts of Kerala over the last 24 hours. As a result, we anticipate the monsoon will be arriving early.”

Cross-equatorial flow across the Arabian Sea has strengthened, according to OP Sreejith, scientist and head of the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Group. As a result, heavy rain has been reported in Kerala. “But that isn’t monsoon rain. The monsoon is expected to arrive on May 31.”

On May 14, IMD predicted that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala on May 31, a day ahead of its regular arrival date of June 1, with a plus/minus four-day error margin. Summer crops rely on the monsoon season, which brings 70 percent of India’s yearly rainfall. It is vital to the country’s agriculture, which is one of the economy’s pillars. Inflation, jobs, and industrial demand are all influenced by the monsoon. Food inflation is kept in check by good farm output. Harvests that are plentiful help to boost rural incomes and inject demand into the economy.

Written By: Swati Sahoo

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After Odisha, Now Bihar is facing “Yaas”
The Met Department has recorded around 70 mm rainfall in Gaya and adjoining districts of Bihar.

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“We have alerted people of Bihar to stay indoors until Yaas crosses the state. The next 48 hours are very crucial for Bihar despite the intensity of Yaas weakening now,” he said.
After creating havoc in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, the effect of Cyclone Yaas was visible in several districts of Bihar Thursday and will continue till Friday.
Heavy rainfall, with strong winds having a speed of 30 to 40 km/h, is currently underway in the south, southeast and central districts of Bihar.
The Meteorological Department has predicted that Yaas would be expected to reach Patna by late Thursday. Patna is witnessing heavy rainfall with strong winds of the speed of 30 km/h now and this is expected to intensify.
Gaya, Aurangabad, Lakhisarai, Shaikehpura, Nawada, Banka, Bhagalpur, Patna, Vaishali, Saran, Bhojpur, and Buxar. Besides, Purnea, Araria, Katihar, Madhepura, and Saharsa are also impacted.
The Met Department has recorded around 70 mm rainfall in the Gaya and adjoining districts of Bihar.

“We have alerted people of Bihar to stay indoors until Yaas crosses the state. The next 48 hours are very crucial for Bihar despite the intensity of Yaas weakening now,” a Met department said.

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Cyclone Yaas Update

by RTD Journal
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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has earmarked its highest-ever number of teams for deployment in Odisha and West Bengal as part of its preparations for the impending cyclone Yaas, a senior officer said on Tuesday.

The federal contingency force has committed a total of 112 teams for deployment in five states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands which are expected to be affected by the cyclone developing in the Bay of Bengal.

Out of these, the highest the number of 52 teams are designated for Odisha followed by 45 teams for West Bengal.

About 1,55,129 persons have been evacuated so far in 7 districts of Odisha.

Details of evacuation:

  • Balasore: 46,828
  • Bhadrak: 72,970
  • Mayurbhanj: 3200
  • Puri: 3500
  • Kendrapara: 18,391
  • Jagatsinghpur: 9122
  • Jajpur: 1118

At present, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore, Bhadrak have been kept on high risk zone while Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts have been put on alert.

The Severe Cyclonic Storm #Yaas over Westcentral & adjoining Eastcentral & north Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of about 16 kmph during past 6 hrs, about 220 km south-southeast of Paradip, 330 km south-southeast of Balasore as informed by Bhubaneswar MeT Centre.

Track cylone Yaas movement and direction

https://www.windy.com/?20.271,85.833,5

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Cyclone Yaas: Here’s The List Of Do’s And Don’ts As Storm Strengthens

by RTD Journal
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As a severe cyclonic storm approaches the coast and is expected to make landfall tomorrow between North Odisha and West Bengal, the government has begun evacuating people from risky locations to safe places in sensitive districts, as well as preparing for rescue, relief, and restoration efforts.

People usually resort to wrongdoings before and after the cyclone due to a lack of awareness, putting them at risk. People should take extra precautions to avoid such twin tragedies, as the tragedy is looming at a time when the state is striving to recover from the Covid pandemic.

Before, during, and after the cyclone, here is a list of Dos and Don’ts:

1. Ignore rumors, remain calm, don’t panic, and avoid panic buying.

2. Use SMS and keep your phones charged to ensure connectivity.

3. For weather updates, listen to the radio, watch TV, or read the newspaper.

4. Store your documents and valuables in water-resistant containers in a secure location.

5. For safety and survival, prepare an emergency kit with essential items such as a torch, matchbox, soaps, sanitizers, masks, medicines, and candles.

6. Make necessary repairs to your home; don’t leave sharp objects out in the open.

7. Untie the cattle/animals and transport them to a safe location.

8. Take pregnant women to the hospital if their due date is approaching.

When going to cyclone centers, give priority to the elderly, children, infants, Divyangs, and patients.

10. Fishermen should have a radio and extra batteries on hand, as well as be aware of current events.

What to do in the event of a cyclone:

1. Turn off all electrical outlets and turn off the cooking gas supply.

2. Keep doors and windows shut.

 3. If your home is in danger, leave before the cyclone arrives.

4. Turn on the radio/transistor.

5. Drink only boiled/chlorinated water and rely only on official warnings.

Outdoor activities:

1. Do not enter dilapidated or damaged structures.

2. Be aware of broken electric poles and wires.

At cyclone shelter:

1. Maintain as much physical distance as possible while masking your face at all times.

2. Continue to wash your hands with soap or hand wash/sanitize your hands.

3. Stay away from people who are sick with the flu.

4. Dispose of used masks, pads, and other materials in the cyclone center’s dumping bin rather than throwing them outside.

5. Use the cyclone center’s toilets rather than defecate in open areas.

Written By: Swati Sahoo

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Odisha, Bengal Prepare For Cyclone Yaas As IMD Warns Of Severe Cyclonic Storm

by RTD Journal
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Written By: Swati Sahoo

The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that the probability of a new cyclone, Cyclone Yaas, is intensifying like Cyclone Amphan and is approaching India’s eastern coast which is unlikely to be ruled out.

“We can’t rule out the possibility of an Amphan-like intensification. The only saving grace is that current models indicate that the device is travelling very quickly across the water. If it spends less time over water, its intensity would be limited,” said Sunitha Devi, an IMD official.

This is the second cyclone to hit India in less than a two-week stretch. Cyclone Tauktae recently wreaked havoc along India’s western coast. Recent reports have attributed the increasing frequency of cyclones, at least in the Arabian Sea, are due to increase in global warming.

“Cyclone Yaas has the potential to be a moderate or particularly severe hurricane. It’ll most likely become a low-pressure system on May 22 and strengthen into a cyclonic storm by May 24. Coastal Odisha could see rain as early as May 25 as a result of the cyclone’s effects, according to IMD Cyclone Centre Chief RK Jenamani.

On May 19, Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena met with district collectors from ten coastal districts. He also met with police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel.

https://twitter.com/osdmaodisha/status/1395247749059149835?s=20

“The cyclone is not confirmed yet to make landfall on the Odisha coast, according to available information. We received early reports from IMD on May 26 that forecast a potential cyclonic storm along the Odisha-West Bengal coast ” Jena told reporters the after the conference.

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has ordered state officials to make appropriate preparations for medicine, clean water, shelter, and tarpaulins in the event that a cyclone forms and makes landfall. The meeting with senior officials was conducted virtually by CM Banerjee.

Last year in May, two cyclones formed in India: Amphan on the eastern coast and Nisarga on the western coast. According to a UN study published last month, Amphan has caused more than $14 billion economic harm in India alone.

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